Durant High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Durant, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1966 volume:

DURANT HIGH SCHUOL DURANT, I0 WA WILDCAT vas: TABLE OF CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION ........... . .... SENIORS ............ . . . UNDERCLASSMEN . . . . . ATHLETICS .... . . . STUDENT LIFE . . . . W WMM W VWiywTi22 M,,f STAFF PM aXyfXQwgfy5J, WLM ENN if M' . 9 XP X rj! QjPhOtOgiiE3ggq3ge.r - . . ,D j .D -I fp Advis M- .,,, Mr QUT -- .... Huw? i 'ei LEFT: Patsy Best, editor, ' Mrs, Julie Scottqstandingj, , , ' ,fr A Advisor, and Diane lihrecke, ,- business manager, ABOVE: Mr, Robert Dreher, pho- tographer. RIGHT: Henry Pleon, photographer. The Wildcat Staff Presents The 1966 Wildcat Planning a theme, assigning duties, allotting pages, and sketching layouts were only a part of the reliminary planning that went into the preparation of the 1496? WILDCAT, Stories were written, proofread, and maybe rewritten, Pictures were posed for, taken, developed, and cropped, then were pasted on the pages, Stories were then typed into copy and pasted on the final layout sheets, Staff members aided Patsy Best and Diane lihrecke by SEATILD: Mary McAllister, Joyce Riessen, Diane lihrecke, Patsy Best, Karen Kroeger, Judy Toft, Janet Kummerfeldt, and Mrs, Julie Scott, STANDING: Lynn Christensen, Nancy Sohsen. Hollie Sinkler, Shirley Fischer. Pat Forbes, Judy writing stories and selling advertisements, Birch Studio took the group pictures for the yearbook, and Mr, Dreher and Henry Pleon took the other pictures, Mrs, Scott supervised the activities and helped keep things moving, 'lhe 1966 WILDCAT was financed by advertisements, con- cessions, a dance, and purchases of yearbooks and protective plastic covers, Friederichs, Shirley Horstmann, Linda Langbehn, Karen Moldenschardt, I, inda Collier, Carol Koppenhaver, Renae Best, Pat Kummerfeldt, Karen Kahler, Karen Schuett, Carl Anderson, Dick Reimers, and Henry Pleon. mv Arla A 1,1 There s No End - - - Remembered joys are never past, They were, they are, they yet shall be, Therefore, there is no end, The events of 1966 may be departed in reality, but are only beginning in in the halls of memory,,, DHS-from the high school to the cafeteria-was prepared for the incoming student body, Then,,, R-l-N-GI!!! The first five minute bell of the school year rang at 8:25 on Monday morning, August 30, and students were hurried on their way to begin class for the 1965-1966 year, Many new faces were seen in the halls of DHS as an unusually large freshmen class experienced their first day of high school. The juniors and seniors happily began their roles as upperclassmen and the sophomores were just glad not to be freshmen, Then it came: the bell signaling the first lunch period of the new year, and the quiet cafeteria rapidly filled with a mass of hungry students, mn -as October 1 was an important day for five DHS senior girls. Of the five, Adryth Koeppe was crowned as the Homecoming Queen for 1965. Queen Ardyth and her court, Sara Lilienthal, Joyce Riessen, Diane lihrecke, and Carhy Nelson, reigned over the festivities including the annual Homecoming Dance, On the Tuesday after Homecoming, the seniors boarded a bus to go to Davenport, After having their pictures taken at l3irch's Studio, the seniors were given the day off to entertain themselves in Davenport, After the roar of the student body cheering at a pep meeting, October 21, the halls of DHS seemed uncommonly quiet because school had been dismissed early in order that faculty members could attend the iowa State l.ducation Association Convention, 3 nn 'it wap any Friday, September 10, classes were constantly disrupted as students were called from classes, with the exception of seniors, to pose for their individ- ual pictures, That night was the first football game ofthe season against Preston, there, The two weeks following September 13, members of the junior class were busy collecting magazine subscriptions in the annual magazine sales, Band members and their families held a style show on Thursday, September 23, to help pay for the new band uniforms, which band members were measured for during the summer and received in October, The Durant Student Council met for the second time of the year to discuss ideas to promote the Homecoming spirit in place of working on floats for a parade, W ref Students Participate In Athletics -i-www-4-my After many weeks of practice, the junior class play, Arsenic and Old Lace, was presented in the gymnasium, Horn-tooting Teddy Roosevelt was por- trayed by Dick Reimers, Again this year the Durant PTO sponsored a Hallo- ween Mardi Gras on October 30, for the grade school children, The marching band led the parade through town to the gymnasium, The first Friday of November, the Wildcat and Wildkitten basketball squads were presented at the annual Meet the Wildcats night. Members of the Wildcat wrestling squad were presented to fans on Tuesday, November 9. Classes were again disrupted November 8 when activity pictures were taken for the annual, November lO, Open llouse was held, Parents fol- lowed their child's class schedule, attending each class for several minutes, Mrs. Judy MacDonald was named Teacher of the Year at the annual Durant Chamber of Commerce Award Night, The girls' and boys' basketball teams opened their season November l2, when they played West Liberty, here, The Wildkitten's winning season began that night as they defeated the Liberty Belles, The following Monday Doctor Melville presented the first assembly of the year for the DHS student body, His program concerned glass blowing, The second year of wrestling at Durant began November l9 when the squad met the Pleasant Valley Spartans, Speech and music departments combined to present a Thanksgiving program on the day before Thanksgiving, The Forensic league at- tended their second contest of the year December l at North Scott, Three Durant stu- dents-Sue Schlapkohl, Patsy Best, and Barb Paulsen- qualified for the final cham- pionship round, The freshmen class spon- sored a dance, Casino l i On December 18, the student Council sponsored the annual Sno-Ball Dance, which was held in the gymnasium, Diane lihrecke and .loyee Riessen were crowned co-queen, and Phillip Young and Keith Dusenberry were eo-king, Music for the evening was provided by Music, Inc, 6 Royale , December 2 after the Mount Vernon basketball game, While Parents Attend Classes After days of anticipation, December 22, the official begin- ning of winter, arrived, That was also the last day of school before the Christmas holidays, Students spent eleven glorious days doing what they, or their parents, pleased, On January 15, l966, most of the DHS students were hack in school, Only two weeks were left before the second semester began, During those two weeks there was a basketball game every Tuesday and Friday night, and adult education classes started, These classes were held every Mon- day night for several weeks, Wildcat wres- tlers were active, too, for they had three meets in those two weeks, Students were gener- ally happy when January l-1 arrived, 'lhat date meant the school year was half over, sk, it l'he new semester hegan with WOW tlliltlcats Over Wiltonj Week, Activities of this school spirit week were: Clash Day, Poster Day, Blue and Gold Day, antl tlays honoring the various athletic teams when students carried the players hooks for them, Sara lilienthal won the Clash Day COSILIINC contest, and Luclalle Weih won the poster contest, Varied coup Second 'lhe second semester hrotight a Continuation of many of the first semester's activities. lt hrottght howe for the athletic teams as the sectional antl tlis- werience to sttitlents competing in the one-act p t trict competition nearetl, httrtl work and acting ex- lty contest, the thrill ol' ortlerint: class rings to the memhers of the sophomore class, and the aware- ' . at W is at 3 N, LG' in 1, fi.-. .E if The girls' basketball team played tt hreathtaking gamewith Qlarence in lfehrtiary. Diane l Qhrec Isc tlest royed Clarence's one point lead and assttretl the Wildkittens of 3 Vic- tory with a shot during the final second of the game, llaskethall letters were presented at the Durant athletes, 'E Pwfiffii I ,M I Qfinvgg 43' IV' '4 .UEHWUQRSVIWQIH -o-aouqpfnt it t -1, :. ' KSMSSQ N. W whilst-t smokin W 1 the Basketball llanqtiet given in honor of ness of fewer clays of school left for the seniors, ,tt .. .- i were f ,ME f ct i - - 31322 l 7 .5 ie? 'e'.:'t!39- , - MW A ,. , ' Qin' tv , t . Ref 'ff M. W V V if ' - 5-rf Q D t 1 --v y Qfmsj : , 'Q 15 - i I ' .- H .t wat . :fiflft:2t!g5f:!375fi sq Q ,. - A owls-tttf. t Q ttt,, t V. ,t,. ,N Q53 fl Mug' sf Q. 5,-is t am-J' -- -L i V55 Activities Semester 41 The student council sponsored another successful KSTT Good Guy game in February, For the second year the Durant faculty fought for and received the victory, Both the male teachers' athletic skill and the female teachers' cheering ability contributed to the victory. The FIM sponsored the King of llearts dance, lfrom the five senior candidates, Ron llopphan was chosen King, At the one-act play contest two plays, The Honor Be Mine and The Stolen Prince, and a play reading, A Thurber Carnival, were presented The play reading and the play, The Stolen Prince, were selected for district speech contest competition, In March If,T,A, members traveled to the State Convention in Des lvloines, where Linda Collier became the new state publicity chairman, Forensic members participated in the year's last speech contest-- the Iowa City state contest-immediately following five days of ljaster vacation, The Girls' D-Club sponsored' a Sadie Hawkins Dance on April 1, 3 t t l ' 5 K 1 , ak' gif I A ' life D K R X ' F' ' 'E' E 1336 f s , iii? , 5 . 2 - i: 1 .t..' ii? The girls' basketball team went .ez into district competition but were beaten by Delwood during the second game of the district tournament, The boys' team was defeated in a heart- breaker during the second round of sectional competition by Lone Tree, In March the girls' and boys' basketball teams enjoyed their weekends at the state basketball tournaments in Des Moines, Joyce Riessen was elected to the Iowa Daily Press Association First Team during the tournaments, The annual Science Fair was held on March 23, Carl and Matt Anderson, the Biological Division winnersg and Phillip Young, the Physical Division winner, received the EOD priye as First Place Over- all Winners, I-Iapp Times Reviewed During Final Days The Durant and Wilton bands gave exchange concertsg the Wilton band played at DHS in April, and the Durant hand traveled to Wilton in May, Prom week, April 25-April 150, found the juniors working hard, but having fun, building decorations for the ,Iunior-Senior Proni, lfor their efforts the juniors were able to present the seniors with Che7 Paree, The House of Paris, gt., ' C'-'O X 's S T V .- 55 ? T 3 Q l E E Rita Schlapkohl, Judy Toft, and Renae Best advanced from district competition at Pleasant Valley to the state con- test at Grinnell, a Student council elections and cheer- leading tryouts were held on May 5, North Scott student council members came to visit on that day also, as it was set aside as Student Council Exchange Day. School was dismissed early on May 3 and students attended the Wildcat Relays, The first all-school three-act play, The Miracle Worker, was presented, with Jane Stoffer portraying Helen Keller, on May 9. Nine new members were inducted into the National Honor Society at a ban- quet given in their honor by the PTO on May lO. The baseball and softball teams opened their summer seasons with many hours of hard practice, The remainder of the year was spent as last days for the seniors, They counted carefully: five, four, three, two, oneg a shout of joyg and they were gone, They traveled to Chicago on the last class trip ever to be taken from Durant, and made their last appearance as a senior class at Baccalaureate and Graduation in bur- gundy and white robes, At Commence- ment, May 23, Carol Koppenhaven was awarded the BPW Scholarship and Patsy Best received the Kolmerer Scholarship, Year-end semester tests were given to the remainder of the high school students on May 25 and 26, The last event of the year was Award Night, May 27, Then summer had come, the halls were quiet again, and--at least for ashort time-you could rest, DHS, The constantly changing stream of Durant Surges about the steadying force of the faculty and administration- Common People with uncommon dedication, They are more than teachersg They are sculptors who shape the emerging form With the tools of education, Then pass a beginning creation to the future, The future of the world and that of mankind Depends upon the transmittance of Previously developed ideas and philosophies, Of learned facts and principles, This ability to pass on what is learned Is what separates man from lesser animals, The steadying guidance of the ad- ministration, The uncommon dedication of the faculty, The indefatigable service of the Student Council- All are directed toward the nobel ideal Of the transmittance of stored know- ledge And the beginning of new ideas, The Administration Is Dedicated To A Nobel Ideal 11 VQIX 50,5 EPRQUO QQ . QQ X buds! 17? L-X, -rf' Education Shaped Under the leadership of President Roland Paulsen, the school board worked together with Superintendent Deputy and Principal Stevens to govern the actions of the school, With their guidance five new programs for The members of the school board were FROM LEFT: Alvin Broders, Roland Paulsen, Bill Paulsen, Mr, Rex Deputy, and Lorin Rox, Members who are not on the Mr, Rex R, Deputy QABOVEj com leted his third year at Durant as Superintendent of schools, High School Principal Clark A, Stevens QLEFTJ also finished his third year at DHS, B Administration the educationally deprived were started. These federally aided programs were: industrial arts, business education, reading, instrumental music, and visiting nurse, picture were Delmar Klahn, Ray Meinert, and Harlan Finck, FIRST ROW: Mr, Clark Stevens, Diane lihrecke, Les Paulsen, Karen Schuett, lxlary lXlclXllister,,loyt-eRiessen, Thede, Bill West, and Dick Reimers, SILCOND ROW: and Ron Hopphan, I OL'R'l'H ROW: Jerry lklays, Herb Pat Kummerfeldt, Judy Toft, Patsy Best, Phillip Young, Wilson, Ron Deihl, larry Ouyer, Gerald Siebke, and and Robert Fischer, THIRD ROW: Renae Best, Barb Tom Schlapkohl. Council Sponsors Numerous Activities Faculty cheerleaders for thc Goodguy game nero FIRST ROW: Virginia Pollock, Kay Kerr, Sandy Trede, and .ludy MacDonald.SliCOND ROW:Cloria Hart, Lois Overbaugh, Alice Scott, Sandy McCarty, and Marcia Dreher, An organization which helped rule DHS was the Student Council. The group of twenty- one students represented classes and organ- izations, Among their many projects this year were the support of a Korean orphan, the Kolmerer Scholarship fund and insti- tuting a foreign exchange student at Durant, They again had a KSTT Goodguys basketball game in which the Durant faculty served as opponents and cheerleaders, The spring found them sponsoring a Sadie Hawkins Day and a Dress-Up Day, A Student Council Exchange Day was held in May, inviting several area schools to visit Durant. Other activities completed during the year were the Sno-Ball, taking the school district cen- sus, and keeping the activity board up -to -date. Student Council officers were FROM BOTTOM: Bill West, presidentg Dick Reimers, vice- presidentg Les Thede, treasurer and district vice-presidentg Diane Iihrecke, secretaryg Patsy Best, District secretaryg and Mr, Clark Stevens, sponsor, I- Q, ii Y K my 3 , Y' ' .K , I A 'I U Fl M' un 1 5 M ALICE SCOTT Librarian, Senior English 9 JUDY MACDON Al ,ID Freshmen linglish ,pw 'Wwe EPD-u. Languages, Sciences, and Math Four years of English are required for graduation from Durant High School, Throughout his years in DHS, each student gains an accumulation of skills and knowledge having to do with English-grammatically and literally. This year freshmen and sophomores we re drilled in the mechanics of English and were introduced to litera- ture and its phases, Juniors were given a complete year of American literature and some aspects of grammar in connection with their term papers, Seniors were given a choice of English programs, college preparatory or practical. The college prep students prepared term papers, practiced various writing skills, studied English literature, and took frequent spelling tests, The practical English students studied grammar, read many books and also had frequent spelling tests. For the first,time, freshmen were allowed to take speech with the sophomores, Juniors and seniors were enrolled in the advanced speech class, Some of the activ- ities in this class were directing play scenes, interpre- tive reading, writing speeches and studying radio and television, Spanish was a two-year course which dealt with that language, Students learned to write and speak it through class discussions and the use of records, SANDRA MCCARTY Sophomore linglish, Spanish l OIS OVliRl3iXUGH Sophomore linglish, American l itcrature VIRGINIA I'Ol,l,OCTli N ' Speech lffii KENNETH PUTNEY World History, American History, Sociology, Track Coach Keep Pace For Tomorrow There were four math courses offered at DHS, These courses were general math, Algebra I, geometry, Algebra II and advanced math, - Freshmen were required to take general math or Algebra l, while the other math courses were electives, Geometry was taken to develop reasoning, Algebra ll was a more advanced study of Algebra lg and advanced math was for Students planning careers in math or related fields, ' Four science courses were offered this year. They were biology, physical science, chemistry and physics, JERRY CLARK Biology, Physical Science, Chemistry I Q 4 RICHARD SHARP Geometry, Algebra II, Senior Math Biology was required for freshmen and covered the living world, Physical science was the second year science course and was a general science, Chemistry and physics were taken by those college-bound students or those stu- dents planning to enter a field of science, Three semester courses were again offered this year: economics, sociology, and psychology. These courses dealt with social, economic and behavior questions of our world. World histroy and American history were also taught this year, American histroy was required for all juniors, HAROLD FAIRBAIRN General Math, Algebra I, Physics CHARLES CHASE General Business, Business Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, Coaching JULIE SCOTT Typing, Shorthand, Secretarial Training KAY KERR Home Economics 2 i,'. , if . ' '.:: f -' m!:?'lze W M h,,i i , ,,' , 2 . A, V , f,,' Q- M f f ,fm fy, asa 'i ' '-t ' , . , f f ' --Vf W,,fff.is-: E it f Q - 2 3 3 3? 3, ,,effa2i3'3. A ,, , ' ' ' , . fy --fi 1 2. wg -1,mcff,s1f ,'-t H.2,:Zf:,a-gg.225ya5,f',.:Ef Qi ',.f,k sm: Qs f-'7' 5 'W ' ...aww ----- -W RICHARD SUNDICH Industrial Arts Practical And STIMULATE MI Commercial courses, industrial arts, and home economics were provided for students interested in obtaining a job in a specific field. Business course electives included Typingl and II, secretarial training, bookkeeping, busi- ness arithmetic, shorthand, and business ma- chines-a newly added course, Home Economics II and III were provided for high school girls. Housing, sewing, foods and family relations were covered, Industrial arts covered many areas, Fresh- men were taught mechanical drawing, while the sophomores le arned to use hand tools and machines in the shop, Juniors were taught metal working and welding, and the seniors took ad- vanced welding and cabinet making, D RANDALL NORTHROP Coaching Physical Instruction And Body In physical education, students started the year in the well-known sport of softball and ended the year trying golf, In between these, students learned and played volleyball, ping- pong, deck tennis, gymnastics, wrestling, bas- ketball, tennis and speedball, There was also time for the sometimes dreaded physical fitness tests, Hard work was a known factor in physical education training, but there was fun, too, since P,E, was a break from the everyday routine of regular classwork. The athletic program at DHS also played an important part in the physical fitness of the students, RONALD .IESSEN Physical Education, Coaching PATRICIA JACOBS Physical Education NORMAN MITTS Coaching Music and guidance were two luxuries that were of- fered at DHS, The band met one period every other day for practicing as a group. Lessons were also provided, For the first time, chorus met every- day, PAMELA LANDRUM ROBERT DREHER Vocal Music Instrumental Music Music And Guidance Important To Education ARMOND BORCHARDT Government, Psychology, Guidance Counselor Helping students make plans for the future, ad- ministering t e s t s a n d teaching driver's educa- tion were a few of the many varied activities of the DHS guidance counselor, He also taught American gov- ernment and psychology. The duties of the study hall supervisor ranged from signing p a s s e s to keeping peace and order in the study hall, BETTY PAUL Study Hall Supervisor Mrs, Lora Long, secretary to Mr, Clark Stevens, daily handled the many needs and duties of the high school office, Mr, Rex Deputy's office was kept in smooth order by the capable work of Miss Deanna Stecher, Working under Mrs, Long the ABOVE girls gained secretarial knowledge: Darlene Stecher, Karen Moldenschardt, Lynn Christensen, Nancy Sohsen, Rita Johannsen, Mrs, Long, Lanette Lane, and Karen Kroeger, Services Reach Each Student Student librarians helped to keep reading materials in circulation, They were FIRST ROW: Ron Hopphan, Shirley Fischer, Kathy Miller, Marylin l-Iolst, Miss Alice . Scott, Carmella Frisch, and Pat Young, SECOND ROW: Judy Toft, Sue Schlapkohl, Charles Paustian, Karen Kroege r, Henry Ploen, Shirley Horstmann and Les Thede, THIRD ROW: Stan Christopherson, Joyce Riessen, Tim Stoffer, Karen Kahler, and Patsy Best, During the class day there were also girls helping Mr. Overton in ,the elementary building, They were QBELOWQ: Carmella Frisch, Marjorie King, ShirleyHorstmann, Marcia Paustian, Judy Whitmer, Rita Schlapkohl, and Betty Bullard, Mr, Overton is seated behind the desk, Yu? Van .nad 19 The nutritious meals served daily were prepared by ABOVE: Mrs, Gertrude Kook, Mrs, Elizabeth 'I-lain, Mrs, Florence Johnson QHead Cook and Lunch Managerj, and Mr. Vanola Siems, The school buildings were kept neat and clean by the efficient custodians, ABOVE: Mr Elmer Kroening and Mr, Don Schell, who worked during the school day, Mrs, Ethel Schneckloth and Mr, Harlyn Schult worked n The Job Behind The S eenes High school girls employed in the kitchen were ABOVE: Linda Smith, Debby Moeller, Cathy Hagge, Jane Stoffer, Linda Kappeler, Sharon Finck, Lois Mortensen, Mary Mootz, Bonnie Fischer, Hollie Sinkler, Shirley Wells, Shirley Daufeldt, Pat Kuster and Linda Steffen, s.-Q. at f. . gt, HlJf1Nla'1f1MXluiillhlMilli lIllllllNlellM Rural students were taken to and from school each day by these bus drivers: Elmer Langman, Arlene Schult, Norma Ramm, Albert Geurink, William Stoltenberg, Bill Koppen- haver, Paul Riessen, Dale Langman, Mike Hogan, and Rene Van De Walle, Being a senior is a mystical, imponderable experience, It is a host of fleeting mo- ments- Elusive laughter and warmth, A period of time belonging to memories that remain locked in a senior's heart, A year that is intangible, un- forgettable, and Durant. It is the past. It is a place at the top, The culmination of a whole environment, Desires have beeen realized or discarded, Now is the hour,,,a senior accepts his sacred diploma with mixed emotions, But most of all it is a foun- dation, The first plateau, The commencement, Being a senior is an awak- ening- Suddenly he is independent, the sturdy string retaining him from adulthood has snappeduhe must walk alone to seek his own destiny, It is a hazy but glorious ques- tion Holding a promise of growth, The end for a beginning, 66Eaeh Senior Makes His Uwn Destin PATRICIA BEST PRESIDENT Band 13Chorus 13 For- ensic League 1,2,3,4, Secretary 43 D-Club 3,43 Annual Staff 3,4, Editor 43 Cheerleader l,2,3,4, Captain 43 Li- brarian 43 Class Play Cast 33 One-Acts l, 2,33 All-School Play43 Class Vice-President 33 Student Council l, 3,4, District Secretary 43 National Honor So- ciety 3,4, Treasurer 43 Newscpaper Staff 2,33 Pep lub 2,3,4, Board g,3,4Q Silver D l,2, JOYCE RIESSEN SECRETARY Basketball l,2,3,4, Co-Captain 4g Band 1, 2,3,43 D-Club l,2,3,43 FHA l,2,3,4, Treas- urer 3, President 43 FTA 1,2,3,4, Presi- dent 4, District Vice- President 33 Annual Staff 4, Librarian 2,3, 43 Class Play Cast 33 All-School Play 43Stu- dent Council 43 Pep Club 2,3. SHIRLEY WELLS SERGEANT- AT-ARMS Band l,2,3,43 Major- ette 2,3,43 Chorus 2,33 Forensic League l,2, 43 Newspaper Staff 2,33 Class Play Crew 3g Softball lg One-Acts 13 All-School Play 4. 22 GARY SCHNOOR VICE-PRESIDENT Football l,2,33 Track I,2,3,4Q D-Club 2,3,43 Class Play Crew 3, SARA LIL IENTI-IAL TREASURER Basketball l,2,3,43 Band l,2,3,43 D-Club l,2,3,4, Secretary- Treasurer 43 Science Club lg Class Treas- urer l3 Student Coun- cil 33 National Honor Society 43 Peg Club 2,3, President 3 Soft- ball l,23 Newspaper Staff lg Silver D 3. COLORS: Burgundy and White FLOWER: Burgundy and White Roses CGI-Ie Who Waits For The Ship 0 Knowledge, Misses The Boat. 99 LEROY BLOOM KENNETH CAES STANLEY BRIAN DITTMER CHRISTOPHERSON Band l,2,3,4g Boys' Stare: Wrestling 3,4. Class Play Crew 35 Wres- Student Council 3g National Honor Society 3,43 News- paper Assistant liditor 33 Silver D l,2. KEITH DUSENBERRY Basketball l,2,3,4g Foot- ball l,2,3,4, Co-Captain 4g Track l,2,4g D-Club l,2,3, 43 FTA 2,3,4g Class Play Crew 3, ROBERT FISCHER Basketball 2, Manager 3, 43 Band l,2,3,4g D-Club 3,45 Science Club 2,3,4, Vice-President 3, Presi- dent 4, One-Acts 3,4g Stu- dent Council 4. Basketball 2,3g FTA 2,3,4, Vice-President 43 Science Club 2,3,4g Librarian 4g Class Play Cast 35 National Honor Society 45 Wrestling 45 Silver D 35 All-School Play 4. tling 3, DIANE EHR EC KE Basketball l,2,3,4, Co- Captain 43 Chorus l,2,3g Forensic League l,2,3, Vice-President 35 D-Club l,2,3,4, President 4, FHA 2,3, Secretar 33 FTA 33 Annual Staff 314, Business Manager 4g One-Acts lg Class Play Cast 33 Class Treasurer 25 StudentCoun- cil 4, Secretary 45 News- paper Staff 1, Pep Club 21 ,4. CARMELLA FRISCH Band l,2,3,4g FHA l,2,3g Librarian 2,3,4g Office Girl 3,43 Class Play Crew 35 National Honor Society 4g Pep Club 2,3g Newspaper Staff 29 Silver D l,2,3. RONALD HOPPHAN Transferred from Daven - port Centralg Basketball 3 Football 43 D-Club 3,4 President 4g Librarian 4 Student Council 4, Boys State, CONNIE KNUTSEN Band l,2,3,4g Majorette 3, 3 45 FHA l,2,3,4g Pep Club 3 RICHARD MOELLER Transferred from Bennett, Basketball 4, Captain 4, KAREN MOL DENSCHARDT Band l,2,3,4g Majorette 4, D-Club 3,45 Annual Staff 43 Cheerleader 2,3,4g Office Girl 3,4g Class Play Crew 3g Softball l,3,4g Pep Club 2,3,4, '-Q10 ARDYTH KOEPPE Basketball l,2,3,4g Chorus l,2,3, Treasurer 25 Foren- sic League 2,3, Treasurer 35 D-Club l,2,3,4g FHA 2, 3, Vice-President 33 Class Treasurer 3, Student Coun- cil 23 Paper Staff l,2,3g Pep Club 2,3, Secretary 3, LEROY MORTENSEN Basketball 2,3,4g Band l, 2,3,4g Forensic League 2, 3,43 D-Club 3,45 FTA 2,3, 4, Science Club 45 Class Play Cast 35 One-Acts 2, 45 Pep Club 2,3. CAROL KOPPENHAVER Band l,2,3,4g Chorus 2, FHA l,2,4g Annual Staff 4g Class Play Cast 3g Pep Club 2,3,4. Seniors Began At KAREN KROEGER Basketball Manager 25 Band l,2,3,45 Majorette 3, Drum Majorette 45 Foren- sic League 25 D-Club 3,4, Vice-President 45 FHA l, 2,35 FTA l,2,35 Annual Staff 45 Librarian 3,45 Office Girl 3,45 Class Play Crew 35 Softball l,25 Pep Club 2,35 Newspaper Staff 2,3,45 Silver D 2,3, Final Year PATRICIA KUMMERFELDT Chorus l,2,35 Forensic League 2,3,4g D-Club 45 Science Club lg Newspaper Staff 35 Annual Staff 45 Cheerleader 2,3,45 Student Council 45 Pep Club 2,3, 45 Board 3,4, PATRICIA KUSTER Transferred from Betten- dorf5 Pep Club 4, KENNETH OSTOFI JAMES MUMM CHARLES PAUSTIAN Transferred from Fram- Basketball l,2, Manager 35 ingham, Massachusettsg Football Manager 3,45 D- Science Club 3,45 Class Club 4, Play Crew 3, LINDA LANGBEHN Basketball 2,3, Manager 45 Band l,2,3,4g Majorette 45 Chorus 25 D-Club 3,45 FHA l,2,3,45 Annual Staff 45 Class Play Crew 35 Soft- gall l,2,3,4g Pep Club 2, ,4. LYNN PAUSTIAN Basketball 2, Manager 3,4g D- Club 3,4, SUSAN SCHL AP KOHL Band 4g Majorette l,2,3, Drum Majorette 45 Chorus l,2,3,4g Forensic League 3,4g Librarian 3,41 Pep Club 4, Treasurer 4. THOMAS SEMSCH Football 1,2,3,4g D-Club 3, 43 Wrestling 3, VVAYNIQ SIEBKE Football 2,3,4, Co-Captain 45 D-Club 2,3,-1, LINDA STEFFEN Chorus 2g D-Club 1,2,3,4g FHA l,2,3,4g Softball l,2, 3,4, TIMOTHY STOFFER Baseball 3,4g Basketball 1, 2,3,4g Chorus l,2,3g D-Club 43 FTA 2,3,4g Science Club 4, Librarian 3,43 Class Play Crew 35 One-Acts 45 All-School Play 4.. LESLIE THliDli Baseball lg Football l,2, 45 Track lg Band l,2,l3,4g D-Club l,2,3,4, Secretary- Treasurer 45 Librarian 4g Class Play Cast 35 Wres- tling 3,-1, Captain 3,43 Boys' Stateg Class Vice-Presb dent l, President 2,35 Stu- dent Council 2,3,4, Treas- urer 4, District Vice- President 43 National I-lonor Society 4, Vice- Prcsident 4g Silver D 3, New Part Introduced 0 Life J UDITH TOFT Chorus 2,3,4g Forensic League 2,3,4, President 4g FHA l,2,3g Science Club 25 Annual Staff 45 Librarian 45 Class Play Cast 35 One- Acts 2g Girls' State 3g Stu- dent Council 45 National Honor Society 3,-1, Secre- tary 43 Newspaper Staff 2, 3, liditor 4: Pep Club 2, 3,4, RICHARD VOELKERS JACK WEST Class Play Crew 3, WILLIAM WEST Track l,2,3g D-Club 2,3,4, Vice-President -lg Class Play Cast 3g Student Coun- Cil l,2,3,4, Vice-President 3, President 4g National Honor Society 3,4g Silver D l,2,3, GIiNli VVICHILLIVIANN Track l,2g Band l,2,3,4g D-Club l,2,3,4g Class Play Cast 3, STliVli WULF Baseball l,2,3,-lg Basket- ball l,2,-1, Band l,2,3,-lg D-Club l,2,3,-lg FTA 3, PIIILIIP YOUNG Band l,2,3,4g ScienceClub 2,3,4, President 35 Class Secretary l,2,3g National Honor Society 4, President 45 Silver D l,2,3, Gee, that's a long way down! Karen Molden- schardt seemed to be saying, Carol Koppen- haver, however, played it safe-she stayed a little farther from the railing! The girls were in the Museum of Science and lndustry, ABOVE: One of the quieter moments! Karen Kroeger and Carmella lfrisch rested their weary feet at the Blackhawk Restaurant beforetrudgingoff to afternoon activities, Seniors Invaded Chicago Un Last Trip Early Friday morning, May 20, the seniors left Durant aboard a Greyhound bus-destination: Chicago, After seeing numerous places of interest in Chicago, such as the Museum of Science and lndustry, Maxwell Street, and Chinatown, the class enjoyed a class dinner at the Black- hawk Restaurant, The remainder of the afternoon was spent in free time, after which the class boarded the bus, With spirits that were undampened by afternoon showers, the class headed for Riverview Amusement Park, where they spent an enjoyable evening, On Saturday morning, two sponsors and thirty-nine tired seniors returned to Durant with sweet sentiments of many memorable moments, The Durant seniors toured the sidewalks of Chicago lfriday Afternoon Charles Paustian seemed to be holding up a building column, while Connie Knutsen scratched her ear and tried to help linda Steffen and Linda Langbehn decide where to go, Pat Kummerfeldt only smiled BELOW: A foreign invader? No, just senior Brian Dittmer who added to the lively moments aboard the bus on the way to Chicago. Brian's neighbors Shirley Wellsf Karen Moldenschardt and Carol Koppenhaver started on their way-perhaps they followed Bill West and Ron llopphan who seemed to know where they were headed, seemed to have reacted in various ways: Leroy Bloom seemed to find the incident rather humor- ousg .lack West perhaps thought that if he ignored it, it would go awayg and Rich Moeller just kept on talking, but Robert Fischer popped up to look at the camera, A Memorable Graduation oncluded An Evenqful Year Special awards were given to Patsy Best, the Kolmerer Memorial Scholarship QTOPQ: and to Carol Koppenhaver, the Business and Pro- fessional Women' s Scholarship QRIGHTQ, Dr, George li, Ross QBIZLOWQ of Western Illinois University de- livered the address, which pointed out the different types of lowe you's each person will be or has been faced with, iff' Special scholastic recognition was given to the four honor students-those who graduated in the top ten per cent of the ' t class. They were: QRIGHTQ Patsy Best, 5 t wi Phillip Young, Leroy Bloom, and Carmella 1 X Frisch. Carrnella Frisch gave the Honor 1' 3 Address QABOVEJ: 3? . gl 5 . 3, 3 -fm. ,- yityyf it l if Durant seniors prepared to say good-bye to DHS at Baccalaureate, which was held on Sunday evening, May 22, in the Durant High School auditorium, Featured speaker was Reverend VJ, Morrissey, who spoke of the future of college students. At Commencement exercis es, which fol- lowed on Monday evening, the Class of '66 made their final appearance as a part of the student body, The class colors were carried out as the girls wore white caps and robes and burgundy roses and the boys were clad in burgundy and wore a white rose, The appearance of the class motto, He Who Waits For the Ship of Knowledge, Misses the Boat, as a background for the ceremonies enhanced the atmosphere of the entire evening, y The stage and lighting crew were extremely important to the over-all effect of The Miracle Worker, Some of the members of this crew were Charles Lilienthal, Dick Cole, Dick Bullard, and Dave Holst, 66Miracle Worker Was A Success BELOW: Crew and cast members were Qstandingj Dick Cole, Jay Semsch, Dave Holst, Duane Telsrow, Stan Christopherson, Tim Stoffer, Patsy Best, Tom Schlapkohl, Shirley Wells, Charles Lilienthal, Larry Guyer, On May 9, the all-school play, The Miracle Worker, was given, This stirring story was directed by Mrs, Judy MacDonald and Assistant Director Tom Schlapkohl, Jane Stoffer played the part ofHelen Keller, Helen's parents were played by Tim Stoffer and Patsy Best, and her brother was Larry Guyer, Annie Sullivan, played by Joyce Riessen, was hired by the Kellers to teach Helen to communicate with others, The Miracle Worker, a drama of the life of Helen Keller, who became blind, deaf and mute after an accident, For this reason, Helen's parents tended to spoil her, Annie Sullivan was hired by the Kellers to help Helen by teaching her to speak with sign language and to behave like a lady, From the time Annie arrived there was a hard, but rewarding, battle for both Helen, Annie, and the entire family, A fifteen-minute intermission was taken be- tween Act ll and Act lll, as the Forensic League served coffee and cookies in the cafeteria The play cast was as follows: Doctor .,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Dan Swartz Kate Keller ,,,,,,,,,,,, Patsy Best Captain Keller , , Tim Stoffer Helen ,,,, , .lane Stoffer Martha , , , , , Salli Allison Percy , Aunt liv , , , Gary Meincke , , , , Shirley Wells James ,,,, ,,,,, L arry Guyer AHHQHOS . . . Stan Christopherson Annie Sullivan , , , , ,,,, Joyce Riessen Vincy ,,,, , , , , Mary Mootz Blind Girls , Mary Mootz, Barb Sohsen, Sally Allison, Karen Schlapkohl, Mary Meinert, Gary Meineke, and Dan Swartz, Qseatedj Joyce Riessen and Jane Stoffer, Martha Sinkler 'Mary' Me-inert, Karen Schlapkohl ABOVE: Anagnos QStan Christophersonj talked to Annie Sullivan Qloyce Riessenj before she left for the Keller home, LliF'll: Annie Sullivan and Helen Keller QJane Stofferj tried to com- municate, FAR l,lal 'T: In the opening scene of the play, the Doctor Ellan Swartzj informed iaptnin Keller Q'l'im Stoflery and Kate Keller qI'atsy Bestj that their daughter Helen would live, Underclassmen are a fascinating combination -- They are the uncertain determi- nation of freshmen, The experienced confidence of sophomores, And the r u s h e d activity of juniors- A11 intertwined to form this group Known as underclassmen, To the freshmen, sophomore, or junior The final 1966 school day means the end Of one more year of thoughts and activities, Which combine to form memories Of time well spent And promises of a bright future, But every advancement the un- derclassmen makes Only opens the door for a new beginning. Every activity he participates in, Every fact he grasps, Is but the first of many Which await his investigation, The underclassmen is preparing- for his future Through experience, participa- tion, and and investigation. 66Underclassmen Prepare For The F uture 31 5 eiiifi Upon returning to DHS this year, the mem- bers of the junior class impatiently looked forward to the day when they would receive their long-awaited class rings, the Astronaut, After receiving their rings, they wore smiles as they proudly displayed them to fellow students, During Busy Year Juniors FIRST ROW: Karen Kahler, Shirley Horstmann, Janet Kummerfeldt, Karen Schuett, Lynn Christensen, Shirley Fischer, Nancy Sohsen, Mary Mootz, and Judy Friederichs, SECOND ROW: Janice Blowers, Betty Bullard, Hollie Sinkler, Betty Davis, Pat Young, Mary McAllister, Lanette Lane, Linda Collier, Barb Paulsen, and Renae Best, THIRD ROW: Pat First, Judy Whitmer, Darlene Stecher, Debbie Willroth, Connie Baugh, Marcia Paustian, Cathy Hagge, Nancy First, Vicky Gruemmer, Betty Callison, Alan McCoy, and Jack Mootz, FOURTH ROW: Steve Smith, Bob Blowers, Brian Muller, Bruce Thoene, Henry Ploen, Randy Huesmann, Dick Reimers, LaMoine Boisen, Phillip Waack, Jeff Thoma, Wayne Olderog, and Stanley Van De Walle, FIFTH ROW: Curtis Holst, Tom Hansen, Tom Christiansen, Bryan Meincke, Carl Anderson, Mike Fitzer, Lee Tank, Marty Fischer, Mike Hubbard, Bob Cook, Dean Stecher, and Bob Bierkamp, Rita Schlapkohl was not present, 32 l The Class of '67 was headed by Miss Kay Kerr, Spon- sorg l,aMoine Boisen, sergeant-at-armsg Mr, Ron Jessen, sponsorg Judy Friederichs, treasurerg Renae Best, secretaryg Mike Fitzer, vice-presidentg Mr, Richard Sharp, sponsorg and Mary McAllister, president. Present WA rsenic And ld Lace On October 26, the junior class pre- sented the play, Arsenic and Old Lace, which was directed by Mrs, Judy MacDonald and student director, Rita Schlapkohl. The plot concerned two old ladies, Abby and Martha, who tried to make their gentlemen callers comfortable by giving them a Brewster specialty, wine with asmall amount of flavoring, V VYIVUYF The cast included: Reverend Harper ., Teddy Brewster , Officer Brophy , Martha Brewster , Elaine Harper , , Mortimer Brewster Mr, Gibbs ,,,, Jonathan Brewster , Dr, Einstein ,,,, Officer O'Hara , Lieutenant Rooney . Mr. Witherspoon . In September the junior class held their annual maga- zine sale to raise money for the Junior-Senior Prom, Mr, Sharp's homeroom was the winner of the compe- tition and was honored at a party given by the other two homerooms, Ll-QFT: Captains for the homerooms were Dick Reimers, Brian Muller, Carl Anderson, Shirley Fischer, Barb Paulsen, and Hollie Sinkler. Abby Brewster , , , Renae Best , Alan McCoy . . Dick Reimers , , , , Curt Holst , Mary McAllister . , Hollie Sinkler . . Tom Hansen . . . JeffThoma LaMoine Boisen , , Mike Fitzer , , , Steve Smith . Tom Christiansen . . . Carl Anderson The sophomores began their second year at DHS by sponsoring a hayrack ride on October 16. Three hayracks of exuberant students' spirits were slightly dampened by a shower during the beginning of the even- ing, but the Weather then decided to co- operate and the party proceeded to Wildcat Den. After everyone had explored the trails and had Worked up an appetite, roasted hot dogs, pepsi and other such refreshments were served, The ride home was full of songs and hay fights, both of which were part of the fun of a hayrack ride, Sophomores Urder Class Rings On March 3, the sophomores took the big step of ordering their class rings from Josten's, After voting several times, the class finally decided on the Skyliner, The rings will be received at the beginning of the junior year. ABOVE: Greg Canaday, Dick Wulf, Randy McCoy, and Mike Kuster tried to decide on a ring style, while, LEFT: Sue Baugh was measured for her ring size as Kathy Miller and Shirley Daufeldt waited their turn, 'lhu sophomore class nas lead by Miss SL1l'lkl1'il Meliarty, s p o n s o rg Grant .I on e s, sergeant-at-arms, Sharon Schlupkolil, seer'etaryg .lorry Mays, president: Shirley lluuteltlt, vice-presitientg ,lim Schlnpkohl, treasurer, Mr, .Iurry Clark, sponsor, and Mrs, .Indy Muelloliald, SpOllSlll', And ponsor Ha rack Ride FIRST ROW: Grant Jones, .lerryMays, Sharon Schlapkohl Mrs, .Judy MacDonald, Miss Sandra McCarty, Mr, Jerry Clark, Shirley Daufeldt, and Jim Sehlapkohl, SECOND ROW: Rita Johannsen, Ludalle Weih, Sue Baugh, Shirley Blake, Kathy Miller, Sharon Finck, Vickie Kraklio, Nancy Kappeler, and Peggy Garred, THIRD ROW: Llyn Hein, Ellen Ploen, Karen Schlapkohl, Ron Deihl, Dave Wirth, Pat Forbes, Randa Chase, Sue Deney, and Marjorie 4' . King, FOURTH ROW: John Mumm, Bud Stine, Bob Young, Steve Smith, Dick Wulf, Jim Bockwoldt, Steve Jacobs, Steve Ploen, Herb Wilson, and Gary Fellner, FIFTH ROW:.Iohn Finck, Steve Johzlnnsen,GregCanaday, .lay Semsch, Ricky Seibel, Mike Koster, Reed Muhs, Steve Stoltenberg, Jim Dutigeon, and Randy McCoy. Linda liberspacher and Kerwin Arp were not present, r v Yfrrr 'V -A-ff-we-we W-W?-V-1 '-r Freshmen Reach First Goal FIRST ROW: Mrs, Julie Scott, Sally Allison, Kathy Raimers, Martha Sinkler, Barb Sohsen, Matt Anderson, Keith Feuerbach, Bob McLatchie, Larry Guyer, Dave Paulsen, Dan Mays, Brian Bland, Roger Sessler, Mr, Harold Fairbairn, and Mr, Richard Sundich, SECOND ROW: Cindy Smith, Debby Moeller, Donna DeBaets, Joan Batey, Linda Smith, Linda Ganzer, Gordon Collier, Gary Meincke, Gary Ahrens, Dick Bullard, Jim Johannsen, Wayne Meincke, Decker Stichter, Dave Holst, and Richard Coes, THIRD ROW: Lorna Postell, Mary Mortensen, Kathleen Fischer, Becky McCoy, Gladys Moore, Lois Mortensen, Colleen Van De Walle, Janet Kroeger, Charlene Grunder, Diane Fischer, Duane Telsrow, Tom Schlapkohl, Bill Hiesterman, Gerald Siebke, and Ron Hansen, FOURTH ROW:Valorie Telsrow, Donna Cunningham, Vicki Lilienthal, Charlotte Blake, Joyce Paustian, Mary Makoben, Wendy King, Regina Scherrer, Lonnie Schreck, Gene Valett, Gene Otto, Mike Petersen, Randy Gruemmer, Gary Workman, Stan Finck, Tom Wilson, and Gene Rathjen, FIFTH ROW: Cindy Titus, Sue Larson, Bonnie Daufeldt, Jane Stoffer, Bonnie Fischer, Linda Kappeler, Kevin Schnoor, Charles Lilienthal, Vince Knoche, Johnny Caes, Gerald Lienen, Ron Paulsen, Richard Cole, Lyle Thoene, Marvin Steinhagen, Gary Schult, and Dan Swartz, Freshmen class officers were, from left: Dan Mays, sergeant-at-arms, Matt Anderson, assistant treasurer, Keith Feuerbach, treasurer, Dave Paulsen, secretary, Bob McLatchie, vice-presidentg Larry Guyer, presi- dent, and sponsors, Mr, Harold Fairbairn and Mrs, Julie Scott, Mr. Richard Sundich is also a freshmen class sponsor, issues mfmew This year's freshmen class, with an enrollment of seventy-six, was the largest class at DHS, A major project for the freshmen was a dance, Casino Royale, held January 7, The dance followed a basketball game and featured The Checkmates, a combo from West Liberty, Refreshments, includingpizza, were served, This class has completed a big step toward their goal of graduation, Their first-year jitters are past, andthey must now look to the role they will play as sophomores, ai.. 5 A thunderclap of young voices Echoes in the night As spirited cheerleaders Urge the team to victory. On the team or in the stands Contests lost and won, Trophies that seem so near- Yet so far away, All become lessons in reality. Athletics prove that an individual living this life Is not merely an individual, But rather a part of something much greater, His life is caught up with the lives of all others, And theirs with his, In an intricatly-woven plan- The plan for mankindg And each contest or new ac- quaintance Provides the beginning of a new thread In this plan of life. Individual discipline and desire combine To form a co-ordinated team Capable of victories beyond the realm of a scoreboard, 6GEvery Indwldual Is A Part 0 A Team 37 FROM LEFT: Karen Schlapkohl, Karen Moldenschardt, Ludalle Weih, and Charlene Grunder were the varsity wrestling cheerleaders, and the junior varsity foot- ball and basketball cheerleaders, For the DHS cheerleaders, practice began as soon as tryouts were over and continued until cheerleaders for the following year were chosen. The girls continued their membership in the United States Cheerleaders Association this year, The varsity football cheerleaders wore royal blue knee-knockers, knee socks, and sweaters with large gold D's, Royal blue three- cornered scarves with gold ties were added to the uniforms, The basketball uniforms were made up of royal blue sweaters and skirts with gold inverted pleats, The varsity wrestling and junior varsity basketball cheerleaders wore royal blue sweat- ers and box-pleated skirts with gold D's, These girls backed the DHS junior varsity teams and the wrestlers, They also aided the varsity bas- ketball cheerleaders during tournaments, Cheerleaders Sparked Enthusiasm FROM LEFT: Charlene Grunder, Captain Karen Moldenschardt, Ludalle Weih, and Karen Schlapkohl, 38 if If FROM Kummerfeldt, Captain Patsy Best, Pat Kummerfeldt, and Sharon Schlapkohl. portsmanship At DHS if W For the second year, the var- sity cheerleaders attended Camps All-American at the G e o r ge Williams College Camp in Wisconsin, The girls won the fifth-place trophy for all-around pep, leadership, and abilityg and asecond place ribbon for their skit, This 5 .ii ,fi sl ABOVIQ: The varsity hasket- hall cheerleaders also served as varsity football cheer- leaders. They were Sharo n Schlapkohl, Pat Knmmerfeltlt, Patsy Best, Janet liummer- feldt, and Renae Best, lilGll'l': Rita Schlapkohl so rvetl as Willie the VVllLlCilI, 'lhcscliool IULISCOI has been il part of DHS for five years nntl is the symbol of school spirit, .ap-A ff camp was attended by approx- imately 275 Cheerleaders from six states, uf' it 'QJ7' ,,v.... ,, ,, vw, , , FIRST ROW: Mr, Charles Chase qassistant coachj, Leslie Thede, Wayne Siebke, Keith Dusenberry, Ron Hopphan, Tom Semsch, and Mr, Randall Northrop qhead coachp, SECOND ROW: Bud Stine, Dick Reimers, LaMoine Boisen, Kevin Schnoor, Steve Smith, Brian Muller, Ron Deihl, Bryan Meinke, W R ees' ti. Ricky Seibel, Dave Wirth, Dick Cole, Dan Mays, Herb Wilson, 7 b M l ch'e Bruce and Charles Paustian, THIRD ROVN: Bo c ,at 1 , Thoene, Mike Petersen, Dave Paulsen, Larry Guyer, Gordon Collier, Mike Fitzer, .Ieff Thoma, Lee Tank, Dan Swartz, Jay Semsch, and Duane Telsrow, , A, if 32787535 4: 'P Gridders Displayed Fighting Wildcat Spirit The football team, coached by Randall Northrop and Charles Chase, ended their season with a record of 0-7-1. Although this record was not outstanding, individuals on the team gained recognition, Dick Reimers threw 95 asses and com- Rleted 33 of them for 325 yards. Bryan eincke caught 16 passes for 185 yards. Ron Hopphan averaged 31.8 yards per punt, Recognition was also ained outside of the Durant Schools, Keith Eusenberry made the All-Southeast Iowa first team as a tackle and also the All-Conference team as an offensive and defensive tackle, Bryan Meineke received All -Conference Honorable Mention. Team co-captains were Wayne Siebke and Keith Dusenberry. 40 The season's games were as follows: OPPONENT WE THEY Preston 0 O Mt. Vernon O 26 Solon 0 19 Mid-Prairie 6 28 West Liverty O 38 West Branch 14 36 University High O 32 Wilton 0 51 . L 4 ifw. A kv af 'Y 5 V L -fp . an 4' .en 4a?ff 2:f' 1 : 5 FIRST ROW: Grant Jones, Gary Workman, Jefflhoma, Phillip Waack, Bruce Thoene, Ken Caes, and Mr, Charles Chase, SECOND ROW: Stan Christopherson, Kevin Schnoor, Wayne Siehke, Les Thede, Dave llolst, Bob Blowers, and Bud Stine, THIRD ROW: .lim Bockwoldt, Vince Knoche, Ron Paulsen, Dan Mays, Mike lfitzer, Randy Huesmann, and .lackMootz, FOURTH ROW: Dick Bullard, Johnny Caes, Decker Stichter, Stan Finck, Duane Telsrow, Wrestling Stressed Individual Ef ort With wrestling only in its second year at Durant SEASON RLLCORD and experience being limited, the squad went on to OPl'ONllN'l' Wli THEY OPllONlQN'l' Wll THllY end the season with a -1-8 record, Les Thede, team Pleasant Wapello 19 29 captain, had the best record for the season: 10-2-1. Valley 18 31 li-High 33 ll Grant Jones held the record for the fastest fall: 23 Northeast -lo 8 Clolunilvus secondsg and Les Thede had the most falls, with 8, Mt, Vernon 18 30 Jet, 36 18 Coach Chase said the team lacked the tournament ex- Assumption 33 ll Pleasant perience that is important when going into sectional lincoln 8 36 Valley 8 37 competition, One wrestler Bruce Thoene did, however, Muscatine U-High 10 38 advance from the sectionals into district competition, QRes,J 33 23 Wilton 12 34 Varsity wrestlers were FROM llil 'l': Grant Jones, Wayne Siehke, Kevin Sehnoor, and Stan Christopherson Gary Workman, Jeff Thoma, Phillip Waack, Bruce The boys were coached by Mr, Charles Chase, Thoene, Ken Caes, Bob Blowers, Dave Holst, Les Thede, SCORING OPPONENT West Liberty . . . . . WACO ....... Northeast ....... . ' West Central qClinicj . . 1 West Branch ..... . 1 Mid-Prairie . . . Bennett . . . . Calamus , Northeast . . Solon .... Mediapolis ,,,, . West Liberty .... . West Branch . . . . Clarence . . . . . Bennett , , , . Solon ...... SECTIONALS Miles . . . . . . West Liberty , . . Bennett .... . DISTRICT Delwood . . . ABOVE: Clunrd Ardyth Koeppe snatched a rebound from a Lone Tree forward, Louisa-Muscatine . . . Mid-Prairie , , , . Lone Tree . . . . . Clear Creek . . . . 53 65 82 57 63 62 52 7l 72 12 -18 S9 68 59 71 68 67 63 73 87 69 34 62 54 'l'llliY . . . -15 39 . . . 54 65 30 -vu no 28 f :Z-18 . ..-15 -1-1 5 9 f .Iii -L9 -12 70 -17 -17 37 38 76 -L7 45 46 . . D 67 .M Q, ABOVE: Sara Lilien- thai goes for an easy lay-up to score two points in d e fe ll t i n g l one Tree, Kittens Capture Con erence BELOW: Mr, Norman Mitts, Jane Stoffer, Judy Whitmer, Pat Forbes, Wendy King, Sharon Finck, Kathy Reimers, Cathy I-lagge, Martha Sinkler, Bonnie Fischer, Lonnie Schreck, Sue Larson, and Bonnie Daufeldt, KNliliLlNG: Karen Kroeger and Linda Langbehn, The Junior Varsity squad had a win- ning season this year with a record of 5-2. The Kittens defeated West Liberty, Clarence, WACO, Solon, and Louisa- Muscatineg but bowed to Calamus and Lone Tree. Approximately twenty girls gained basketball experience this year as they switched back and forth between the var- sity and junior varsity teams, A The prospects for next year's team are very good because of the potential of the group and the experience gained this year, i l BIQHIND: Coach Norm Mitts. FRONT: Managers Karen Lynn Christensen, Hollie Sinkler, Saral ilienthal, Ardyth Kroeger and Linda Langbehn, Manager .ludy Friederichs Koeppe, Shirley Daufeldt, Vicki l ilienthal, and .loyce not pictured, Team Members FROMI EFT: l,indaColller, Riessen, Shirley Fischer, Pat First, Diane lihrecke, Betty Davis, hampionship Again The 1965-66 girls' basketball team again finished their season with many new records, In regualr season play, the Wildkittens had a 16-3 record, which won them the Eastern Iowa Hawkeye Conference Championship for the second consecutive year, The girls then went on to play five more tournament games, bringing home the Sectional Consolation Trophy, Balanced scoring in the forward court helped make Durant a strong team, Diane Ehrecke averaged 32 points a game, Sara Lilienthal averaged 18,5 points, and Lynn Christensen averaged 12 points a game, The guard court was one of the strongest opponent to an ever at Durant and held the average of 48 points a game, Joyce Riessen had 200 rebounds for the season, while Ardyth Koeppe and Shirley Fischer had 135 and 90 rebounds, respectively. CONFERENCE STANDINGS . ck 51' 'xi DURANT 7-1 Mid-Prairie 6-2 West Liberty 5-3 West Branch 2-6 Solon O-8 VAVV , - 2 i t.tf L Y g Q A Y g J , 1 9 L., : X ,, '- lk, 6 EASTERN IOWA HAW E CONF, CHAMPS AS A A A 2 A he A ,... - ,. iilsfisi ,,,,, ' , - .. ,. A 1 -Li QE? The 1965-66 Conference Championship Trophy, l 43 The freshmen-sophomore team gained rnuch experience, made a good showing, and completed a suc- cessful season by capturing the con- ference crown, Many members of this team were sophomores, so the predictions for next year's varsity squad are good. FIRST ROW: Tom Wilson, Steve Pleon, Gene Otto, Mike Petersen Herb Wilson, .Icrry Mays, Randy Gruemmer, and Bob Mcl atehic SECOND ROW: Mr, Randall Northrop, .lim Schlapkohl, Dave Wirth Steve Jacobs, Ron Deihl, Gerald Siebke, Dick Wulf, and Dick Cole F rosh Squad Capped Crown, Varsity l3l.l OW: 'l'he big game of the season-Durant vs, Wilton! Toni Christiansen takes an easy shot as two Beaver squad members helplessly look on, Tom's team members, 'loin llansen and Rich Moeller, also vtatchthe shot intently hoping this will be two points more for Durant, SCORES OPPONENT WE THEY West Liberty . . . . . 60 U-High . . . . . . . West Branch . .. . . . Mid-Prairie , , , , , Bennett . . . . . . . North Scott . , , , . Mt. Vernon , , , . , Wilton . . . . . . . 55 48 50 47 56 54 52 48 50 64 68 55 62 62 77 Solon .... . 71 . . . 80 West Liberty , . 55 . . . 62 U-High .... . .56 . . . 67 West Branch , , 45 . . . 71 Mid-Prairie . . 71 . . . 77 Bennett . . . . 54 . . . 51 Mt. Vernon , , 36 . . . 56 Wilton . 42. ..79 80 85 Solon .... . . . . SECTIONALS Columbus Junction . . 59 . . . 56 Lone Tree .,.. . 57 . . . 60 .l .. ' The boys' basketball team was led by Rich Moeller, a senior and captain of the team. Rich scored 238 points in 19 games, and was also the leading rebounder with 190. Dick Reimers and Bob Bierkamp followed close behind Rich in scoring with 188 and 153 points respectively, Keith Dusenberry was second in the rebounding department with 128, The boys ended the season with arecord of 3-16, which was not actually as dis- heartening as it might appear, The team played many close games, A proof of this is that 14 of the 19 games played were decided by less than 10 points. There were two DHS victories -one con- ference, one -non-conference-on the record when the boys went into tournament action, They captured Victory 143 when they defeated Columbus Junction on Columbus's home court in sectional play, The team then faced Lone Tree and almost found Victory 34, Rich Moeller, Dick Reimers, and Bob Bierkamp received Honorable Mention All- Conference, Basketball Provides Spirited Action STANDING: Lynn Paustian, Steve Wulf, Herb Wilson, Jim Christiansen, Steve Smith, Bob Bierkamp, Ron HOppl'l3ll,D1Ck Schlapkohl, Leroy Mortensen, Brian Muller, Tim Stoffer, Reimers, and Robert Fischer, KNISIZLING: Mr, Randall Keith Dusenberry, Rich Moeller, Tom Hansen, 'l'om Northrop qassistant coachp and Mr, Ron .lessen Qhead coachj 7 f ,SJ Q ea ,,,,,,,. 73,7 'lv-If 4 f Y? e 1 . -f 5 ' , ' ., Q' 3 :L LEFT: 1965 Conference Championship Trophy. LOWER LEFT: Tournaments at Muscatine's Tom Bruner Field, Durant is playing field, BELOW: Durant is up to bat in tournaments, Dick Reimers has just hit the ball, and Tom Goecke is next to bat. Q 7,1 if K Q ,i 1 r ., -i V 2 ' ' -1-iff I 1 nw, 'WU' . 2 if na, 'V' With the pitcher-catcher trio of Mike Davis, Dick Reimers, and Tom Goecke, Coach Don Brown's Wildcats compiled a, 16-10 record and won the conference cham- pionship for the third time in four years, Senior mem- bers on the squad were Mike Davis, Ted Goecke, Tom Goecke, and Ken Reimers, Baseball Team Was Con erence Champs SCORES OPPONENT WE North Scott 0 North Scott 12 Bennett 8 Hayes 12 West Branch ll Assumption 0 Mt, Vernon ll West Liberty 6 Calamus 4 OPPONENT Wilton West Liberty U-High Bettendorf West Branch THEY Solon U-High Assumption Mid-Prairie Wheatland Mt, Vernon Wilton Solon 'fwest Liberty tlvluscatine Lisbon Mid-Prairie 'Sectionals The 1966 team looked forward to a successful season, Team members were: Steve Ploen, Duane Telsrow, Dave Wirth, .lay Semsch, Tom Christiansen, Lee Tank, Bob Bierkamp, Dick Reimers, Brian Muller, Dick Wulf, Ron Deihl, Steve Jacobs, Gene Otto, .lim Schlapkohl, Herb Wilson, and Coach Ron Jessen, . 46 L , ,LLL WE THEY 3 2 5 2 6 O 2 5 7 3 15 2 0 l 5 7 3 5 6 7 14 0 1 5 13 2 5 3 l 4 ll 1 7 2 Softball Season Reflected Spirit And Desire For Victories FIRST ROW: Ludalle Weih, Betty Davis, Linda Langbehn, Kathy Reimers, Bonnie Daufeldt, Jane Stoffer, Linda Kappeler Linda Steffen, Karen Moldenschardt, Shirley Daufeldt, and and Debby Willroth, THIRD ROW: Nancy Kappeler Karen Judy Friederichs, SECOND ROW: Sue Larson, Martha Sinkler, Schuett, Marj King, Hollie Sinkler, and Coach Norman Mitts The girls' softball team had a very good 1065 season, losing only four of their eighteen games, One of these four loses came in the finals of the fall sec- tional, when the girls were defeated by Clarence, With this fine record in the past the hopes for the 1966 season are also very good, SCORES OPPONENT '1'HliY Calamus 13 13 Bennett 15 O Clarence 14 Q Bennett 24 ll Bennett 16 5 Wheatland 7 10 OPPONIZNT Mid-Prairie Lisbon Lost Nation Lisbon Mid-Prairie lShellshurg iCentral City Alumni Bennett tCalamus +Wheatland l'Clarence fSectionals THEY l3 5 6 9 8 5 8 l2 4 8 4 20 1,1 1 , V In 4... l Lf ' KNiiliLING: Gary Fellner, Tom Wilson, B low , Mcl.atchie, STANDING: Dick Wulf, .lim Johannsen, Randy Huesman, and llerb Wilson, SliA'l'liD: rian Bruce Thoene, lynn Paustian, Dave Wirth, Gary Bland, Jerry Mays, Lee Tank, Gene Otto, and Bob Schnoor, Steve Smith, Steve Jacobs, and Ron Deihl. Tracksters Broke Records Mr. Ken Putney coached the Wildcat track team this year. 48 Under the leadership of co-captains Gary Schnoor and Bob Blowers, Coach Putney's team broke five school records, These were: Gary Schnoor broke his own previous school record in the 880 yard rung quarter-miler Bob Blowers broke the 1964 recordg Jerry Mays broke the 1960 1-mile TU1T during the seasong the 2-mile relay team consisting of Gary Schnoor, Lynn Paustian, Gary Fellner, and Tom Wilson broke the 196 recordg and Dick Wulf broke the pole vault record. This season's track schedule was as follows: April 2 7 10 14 20 21 22 26 28 May 4 5 8 10 12 15 . ,, , , , State Indoor , , . . . U . . . . . Conference Indoor Cornell Relays , Tipton Relays , , WACO Relays , Wilton Relays , Triangular ,,,, Frosh Triangular Triangular ,,,, Wildcat Relay , , , Wapello Relays , , District Outdoor , Frosh Conference Conference Outdoor State Outdoor , , , . -.. ..IOWaCity Iowa City Mt, Vernon , , Tipton , Wayland Wilton Jct. , , Durant Wilton Jct. , , Durant , , Durant , , Wapello , Marion . . Durant Wilton .lct, Des Moines Q' f if Durant High is a stream of life, if li f A medley of surging currents, ta it 55454 Combined with academic learning. Friendships germinated by chance Live for a lifetime! People meet and discover Common interests. Crepe paper and imagination Transform an old gym Into a ballroom fit for royalty And the coronation of young hopes Stomping and clapping Accompany a hoedown's Informal beat. A wall is broken down And personalities grow Like widening circles On a silent pond. Individuals are unlocked: Torrents of new ideas Cascade over the old To mingle and grow In a new beginning. Education must seek To prepare in all ways... It is more than a textbook, 6'Educati0n Is More Than A Tex Igookn mi w'fj'w Q0 ff0,6f4 QDOb1g6mEm5J di,g6QbI 61001 0' 5 SAQ7 9 p Oni M Lf OM 63 al gg ,ffl Lin 5 05+ cv 5142, . 6 , ffylfllbfodfdigfgu C? you 1056515 up 05' E5 17 gl 5- Qakfmu wiuffx Zectfloba- O K wat gy' Jfv C5 PUWBT rii?1f1U'gL,J 9532... IOSL? U'g,gon2'XjS 40341: D-Club officers were FROM TOP TO RIGHT: Bill West, vice-presidentg Mr, Ron Jessen, boys' sponsor, Diane lihrecke, president, Karen Kroeger, vice-president, Sara Lilienthal, secretary-treasurerg Mr, Norman Mitts, girls' sponsor, Les Thede, secretary-treasurer, and Ron Hopphan, president. FIRST ROW: Mr. Norman Mitts, Diane llhrecke, Sara Lilienthal, Karen Kroeger, Les Thede, Ron Hopphan, Bill West, and Mr, Ron Jessen,SECOND ROW: Pat Kummerfeldt, Patsy Best, Kathy Reimers, Bonnie Daufeldt, Debby Willroth, Berry Davis, Ardyth Koeppe, Judy Friederichs, Linda Langbehn, Shirley Fischer, Linda Steffen, and Ludalle Weih. THIRD ROW: Renae Best, Karen Moldenschardt, Linda Collier, Hollie Sinkler, Shirley Daufeldt, Joyce Students who earn a varsity letter for high school sports are eligible for either the Girls' D-Club or the Boys' D-Club. These honorary organizations help promote school spirit and show good sportsmanship, Twice during the year the D-Clubs had recreation nights, During the year both D-Clubs sold concessions and in April, a Sadie Hawkins Dance was sponsored by the Girls' D-Club, - lubs Help Promote Spirit , 13948 f ft 91:15:17: Riessen, Bob Bierkamp, Dick Reimers, Steve Smith, 'lim Stoffer, and Leroy Mortensen, FOUR'l'll ROW: Bob Cook, .lay Semsch, Gary Fellner, Lynn Paustian, Gary Schnoor, Dave Wirth, So B wers Brian Muller, Phillip Waack, Jeff Thoma, Curt llolst, and LaMoine Boisen, FIFTH ROW: Tom l-lansen,'l'om Semsch, Bryan Meineke, Keith Dusenbcrry, Gene Wichelmann, Wayne Siebke, Steve Wulf, Robert Fischer, Lee Tank, Charles Paustian, and Grant Jones, N. YA. FIRST ROW: Rita Schlapkohl, Barb Paulsen, Lanette Lane, Karen Schuett, Sue Schlapkohl, Diane Ehrecke, Mary Makoben, Linda Kappeler, Patsy Best, and Mr. Kenneth Putney,SECOND ROW: Ludalle Weih, Karen Moldenchardt, Janet Kroeger, Sally Allison, Pat Kuster, Carol Koppenhaver, Cathy Nelson, Linda Langbehn, Judy 'l'oft, Renae Best, and Janet Kum mc rfeldt. THIRD ROW: Charlene Grunder, Karen Schlapkohl, Nancy Linda Collier, Wendy King, Kappeler, Donna Cunningham, Joyce Paustian, Cindy Smith, Betty Bullard, Pat Kummerfeldt, and Sharon Schlapkohl. Pep Club Makes Con erence Pennants This year only girls were allowed to join the Pep Club, The members and the cheer- leaders promoted spirit and cheered the teams on to many victories, During the basketball season, the Pep Club sponsored a swinging Pep Club A-Go-Go dance, which was quite successful. Another major project of the Pep Club this year was making a large pennant for each school in the conference, The pennants were made in the school's colors, and all eight gengants were hung in the gym above the south as et. This year's Pep Club officers were FROM TOP: Mr. Kenneth Putney, sponsor: Sue Schlapkohl, treas- urer: Barb Paulsen, president, Lanette Lane, vice- president: and Karen Schuett, secretary, 51 yn. FIRST ROW: Joyce Riessen, Karen Nloldenschardt, Karen Schuett, Linda Collier, Pat Forbes, Nancy lfirst, and Sharon Schlapkohl, SliCOND ROW' .Janet Kroeger, Charlene Grunder, Debby Moeller, Cynthia Xluhs, Theresa Neumann, IX1aryX1akoben, Ca ry Workman, Judy Whitmcr, I.ois Mortensen, Lanettt- Lane, and Lonnie Schreck. TIIIRD ROW Dick Wulf, Tom Schlapkohl, Duane Telsrow, Stan Finck, Jim Dudgeon, Karen Kroeger, Matt Anderson, and Steve Smith, STANDING: Sue Schlapkohl, Linda Ganzer, Vicy Gruemrner, Karen Schlapkohl, Pat First, Vicki Lilienthal, I.es Thede, and Gerald Siebke. Band Gains Recognition Majorettes for the Marching Band were A Il OV,lff: Lonnie Sc h reck, K a ren The Stage Band competed against stage bands from all over the state at the Tall Corn Music Festival at the State College of Iowa in Cedar Falls. Durant was rated as the second place band. Band members were BELOW, FIRST ROW:IX'latt Anderson, Tom Schlapkohl, Jane Bockwoldt, Karen Kroeger, Joyce Riessen, and vocalist Shirley Wells. SECOND ROW: Ile rb Wilson, Bob Young, Robert Fischer, and Jim Bockvvoldt. TIIIRD ROW: Les Thede , Sara I,ilienthal,Leroy Bloom,Brian Muller Grant Jones, Leroy Mortensen, and Mr. Robert Dreher. Pianist for the group was Carl Anderson. Nloldenschardt, Connie Knutsen, Drum Majorettes Sue Schlapkohl and Karen Kroeger, Linda Langbehn, Shirley Wells, and Sue Larson. 52 ii... L FIRST ROW: Cindy Smith, Peggy Garred, Sue Larson, Connie Knutsen, Linda Langbehn, Steve Stoltenbery, and Carol Koppenhaver. SECOND ROW: Phillip Young, Jerry Mays, Jim Schlapkohl, Shirley Wells, Tom Wilson, Gordon Collier, Carmella Frisch, Rita Schlapkohl, Renae Best and Keith Feuerbach, TIIIRD ROW: Leroy Mortensen, Leroy Bloom, Sara Lilienthal, Steve Wulf, Gene Wichelmann, Brian Muller, Grant Jones, Jim Bockworldt, Dan Xlays, Bob Young, llerb Wilson, Robert Fischer, and Mr. Robert Dreher. Throughout Successful Year The Durant High school Marching Band traveled to Des Moines on August 28, to per- form at the State Fair, The band also partic- ipated in the State Marching Band Contest, which was held in Davenport, and received a I rating. Acolorful note of music was added to the home football games as the band presented half-time shows, On December 22, the Concert Band pre- sented a Christmas concert in conjunction with the vocal department. For the first time, the Wilton and Durant bands gave exchange concerts, The Wilton concert and stage bands presented their con- cert to the Durant student body on March 28. On April 18, the Durant bands traveled to Wilton to present a concert, The Annual Spring Concert was held on April l7, a Sunday evening-another first, April 23 was the date of the State Large Group Contest at Lisbon, where the band also performed very well, The Pep Band added spirit to many of the home basketball games, New band uniforms added spirit and color to the appearance of the band, The Band Parents were very successful in raising funds for these uniforms and are still working hard to pay a debt to the school board which loaned them money, The uniforms are royal blue with an over- lay of white with blue and gold trim. The new concert band uniforms are shown above, and the marching uniforms are shown BELOW, YY 54 l TRUAIPIZT QUARTHT , Grant Jones, Sara Lilienthal, Leroy Bloom, and Brian Muller, BRASS CHOIR FIRST ROW: Jim Schlapkohl, Shirley Wells, Jerry Mays, and Phillip Young. SECOND ROW: Jim Boelcwoldt, Robert Fischer, Herb Wilson, Bob Young, Renae Best, and Cordon Collier. THIRD ROW: Leroy lX'Iortensen, Karen Sehlapkohl, Leroy Bloom, and Brian Muller. mall Group Contest Held At Durant The State Small Group Contest was held at Durant this year. These participants in solos and ensembles received twelve I ratings and six II ratings, l.lfl:'T: BRASS SI-fXTlfT FIRST ROW: Brian Mul- ler, Robert Ifis- cher, I' hillip Young, and Leroy Bloom. SVCOND ROW: Leroy' Xlor- Ienscn and .lim Bockwoldt. SOLOISTS FIRST ROW: Sara Lilienthal, Carol Koppenhaver, Lois Ivlortensen, Karen Schlapkohl, and Joyce Riessen, SECOND ROW: Tom Sehlapkohl, Leroy Bloom, Matt Anderson, Phillip Young, leroy Mortensen, and Jim Boekwoldt. CLARINET CHOIR FIRST ROW: Joyce R i e s s e n, Ka ren Molden- sehardt, Ka ren Schuett, and Linda Collier. SECOND CLARINET CIIOIR ABOVE: Joyce R ie s s e n, Karen S c h ue t t, Linda Collier, and K a r Q n Moldon- scha rdf. K roege r, Char- lene Grunder, Cindy Smith, Deb- by Noelle r, and C yn t hi a Xluhs. THIRD R OW: Judy Whitmer, Lois Mortensen, a nd Anderson. ABOVE: TRUMPET TRIO Sara Lilienthal, Brian Muller, and Leroy Bloom. ROW: Sha ron Sehlapkohl, Janet CLARINET QUARTUT: Janet Kroeger, Sharon Schlapkohl, Cynthia Muhs, and Theresa Neumann. I.ljIfT: SAXOPIIONIQ QUARTHT Karen Kroeger and Jane Bock- woldt, Tom Sehlapkohl and Matt RIGHT: BRASS OUARTET Robert Fischer, Leroy Bloom, Phillip Young, and Jim Boekwoldt. Theresa Neumann LEFT: WOODWIND QIIINTHT Keith Feuerbaeh, Joyce Riessen, Steve Stoltenberg, and Peggy Garred SIZATHD: 'Phillip Young. ' Among other activities, the Chorus gave a Christmas program and ti spring concert. At the state music contest, Judy Toft, llollie Sinkler, and Dan Swartz received superior ratings. Chorus Sings ut As A Part 0 DHT I,liFT: Members of the Chordettes were Mrs. Pamela Landrum, Kathy Reimers, lXinrtiiu Sinkler, Judy Toft, Hollie Sinkler, Pat Forbes, Ludalle Weih, and Peggy Cinrred, SECOND ROW: Lorna llostell, Steve Smith, QQ! ,l,l..I.Q3QLsi Dan Swartz, 1' 7 i' ' fi Leioy loitensen, Herb Wilson, and Sue Sehlap- kohl. BOTTOM: Peggy Garred was the accompanist for both the chorus and the Chordettes this year. l lRST ROW: Xin ry Mortensen, Nancy Kappeler, Donna Sue Sehlapkohl, i.i nda Smith, Becky XICCo5 lio it IDel3ziets, Pat l orbes,Ludalle We-ih, Joan Bntey, Betty Sinkier, and Debby Xioeller. TIIIRID ROW: Xin in Cnllison, Donna Cunningham, Kathleen Fischer, and Sinkler, Peggy Gzlrred, Judy Totit, Sue Deney Cin x Mrs, Pamela lnndrum, SECOND ROW: Sally Allison, Titus, Valorie Telsrow, Barb Sohsen, Shirley isthti Kathy Reime rs, Lorna llostell, llz1tYoung, RnndziChuse, .ln net Kummerfeldt, und Cindy Smith. RlGllT: The Science Club sponsor and offi- cers were, Mr. Jerry Clark, sponsor, Robert Fischer, president, Carl Anderson, vice- presidentg and Bob Young, secretary- treasurcr. BOTTOM: Science Club mem- bers were: Qseatedl Dan Swa rtz, Matt Anderson, Carl Anderson, Bob Young, Brian Bland, and Bill lliestermang gstandingp Stan Christopherson, Mr. Jerry lark, Phillip Young, Leroy Mortensen,TimStoffer, Robert Fischer, Leroy Bloom, and Dick Cole. ,-Q, Fair Encouraged And Increased Science Interest The Science Club sponsored the annual Science Fair on March 23. The high school winners in the Biological Division were: first place-Carl and Matt Anderson, second place-Charles Lilienthal and Dan Swartz, and third place- Bill Hiesterman. The winners in the Physical Science Division were: first place-Phillip Young, second place- Anderson. .lim Alurnm, and third place Brian Blind The Grand Champion of the llirh School Division rc sulted in a tie between l hillip Younc and Carl and Xlitt A highlight of the y ai was a steik fry on M15 21 at Wildcat State Park. x if-TI'-Zix'i'Tl Tr-as 3 H: 1 EBDEEI PHIL Grand Champion Science Fair winners were Carl Anderson, Phillip Young, and Matt Anderson. 56 IEE ITY Forensics ffered hallenge To Students 'Fl FIRST ROW: Rita Schlapkohl, Mary McAllister, Renae Best, Judy Toft, Patsy Best, and Barb Paulsen. SECOND ROW: Vicky Gruemmer, Lanette Lane, Karen Schlapkohl, Pat Kummerfeldt, Karen Schuett, Judy Friederichs, and Marilyn The past year has proven to be very active for the Forensic League. The club participated in five speech contests: Lone Tree, North Scott, the district contest at Pleasant Valley, and two state contests- Grinnell and Iowa City. Rita Schlapkohl, Judy Toft and Renae Best went on to the Grinnell state contest and received excellent ratings. apegq I-lolst. THIRD ROW: Becky McCoy, Pat Forbes Pat Young Sue Schlapkohl, Bud Stine, Sharon Schlapkohl and Janet Kummerfeldt, FOURTH ROW: Matt Anderson Roper Sessler Larry Guyer, Leroy Mortensen, and Carl Anderson During the year the club sponsored an all-school play, The Miracle Worker, and the annual one-act plays. The one-acts pre- sented Were: The Stolen Prince and The Honor Be Mine. The Stolen Prince and the play reading, A Thurber Carnival, went to the district contest. To conclude a successful year, the club went to see S353 Sound of Music, Leading the club's activities were: Mrs, Karen Sharp, sponsor Knot picturedbg Miss Virginia Pollock, sponsor: Renae Best,vice- president, Judy Toft, president: Patsy Best, secretary, Barb Paulsen, NPI. points secre- tary: Mary McAllister, treasurer, and Rita Schlapkohl, file secrt-ta ry qnot picturedy. FIRST, ROW: Debby Willroth, Keith Dusenberry, Mary McAllister, Judy Friederichs, Joyce Riessen, and Mr, Kenneth Overton. SECOND ROW: Janet Kroeger, Sue Larson, Lonnie Schreck, Shirley Daufeldt, Pat First, Shirley Wells, Becky McCoy, and Lanette Lane. THIRD ROW: Bob McLatchie, Stan Christopherson, tiene Otto, Jane Stoffer, Karen Schuett, Barb Paulsen, Linda Collier, Hollie Sinkler, andl.lynllein. FOURTH ROW: Leroy Mortensen, Connie Baugh, Wendy King. Karen Schlapkohl, Tim Stoffer, Gary Schnoor, Bud Stine, Betty Bul lfird, Linda Kappeler, and Kathy Reimers, FTA And FHA Helped Students This year the Future Teachers of America became a more active and better recognized club, ln November members of the Durant FTA went to the district convention at Victor, Mary McAllister was elected District Vice- President and Linda Collier was elected to run for state publicity chairman representing the Southeast District, ln March the Durant Future Teachers went 'to Des Moines for the State Convention, Linda Collier was elected state publicity chair- man, Twice during the year the Durant and West Branch FTA organizations held exchange meet- ings, BELOW: Heading the activities of the FTA were Treasurer Mary McAllister, Secretary Judy F riede ric hs, Vice- President Stan Christopherson, and President Joyce Riessen. Mr. Kenneth Overton was the group's sponsor. v H -,i J ty, eff 2 F f g, . if-11: - i null F,H,A,, a new club this year, is a reorganization ofthe Home Economics Club of years past, Rita Schlapkohl, district representative, attended district conference in Wilton during the month of October, During Christmas vacation the club went caroling to the various homes as their com- munity project. A delegation of F,H,A, members from Durant attended state conference in Des Prepare For The Future The Future Ilomemakers of America was led by: Miss Kay Kerr, sponsorg Karen Kahler, secretary, Joyce Riessen, presidentg Renae Best, Vice-presidentg and Janet Kummerfeldt, treasurer. Moines in March. On April 23, eight F,I-l,A, members gave an Orphanage Party at the Annie Wittenmeier Home for the four-to eight- year-olds. A Mothers' Day Tea was held on May 4 in conjunction with the installation of offi- cers for the l966-67 school year, The girls each presented their mother with a gift at that time, wmv FIRST ROW: Miss Kay Kerr, Shirley Horstmann, Lanette Lane, Linda Langbehn, Connie Knutsen, Joyce Riessen, Janet Kummerfeldt, Karen Kahler, Rita Schlapkohl, and Renae Best. SECOND ROW: Mary McAllister, Rita ,Q ff XX I 'nzllllltfi Johannsen, Nlarj King, Karen Schuett, Linda Collier, Carol Koppenhaver, and Linda Steffen. TIIIRIJ ROW: Vicky Gruemmer, Valorie Telsrow, Charlene Grunder, Debby Moeller, Becky McCoy, and Pat Young. 59 News Staff Covers School Events 5 za Y-2' YW 'QIATI FIRST ROW: Karen Kroeger, I-Iollie Sinkler, Judy Toft, Sue ROW: Betty Callison, Pat Forbes, Sue Deney Pat First Schlapkohl, Barb Sohsen, and Mrs. Lois Overbaugh. SECOND Shirley Daufeldt, and Becky McCoy. This year the school news was published in a different way-in a special section of the Durant News, The school news section was called the Wildcat Corner, The news staff covered school events and activities and wrote stories concerning them, These stories were then proofread and re- written if necessary, then sent to the Durant News for publication, The Wildcat Corner staff replaced the old BIZ staff which published a school newspaper with school facilities, 60 Judy Toft served as editor for the Wildcat Corner in the Durant News. NHS Honors Scholars RlGll'l': NHS officers were Patsy Best, treasurerg Mr. Clark Stevens, sponsor, Judy Toft, secretaryg l.es Thede, vice- president, and Phillip Young, president. BICLOW: Old members were FlRST ROW: l.es Thede Judi Toft Patsy Best and , , 3 , , , Phillip Young. SECOND ROW: 'Leroy Bloom, Sara Lilienthal, Carmella Frisch, and Bill West. TlllRlD ROW: Carl Anderson, Mary McAllister, Pat Young, and Stan Christopherson. The Old... The present members of the National llonor Society on Xlay 4, voted on the eligible students. Those receiving the most votes and having the approval of the faculty members were placed in the society. The members were admitted into this honorary organization on the require- ments of being at least a sophomore, having at least a I3 average, and showing a great deal of service, character, -r-1 leadership, and scholarship. On May lil, a banquet was held and the new members were inducted into the society. These members were formally introduced to the student body on Xlay lT, The new members were: Robert Fischer, Pat lforbes, Ron Deihl, Judy Whitmer, .lerry Xlays, Sharon lfinck, Shirley llorstmann, Karen Schlapkohl,and.ludy lfriederichs. ...And The New it 3 Royalty Reigns Over The highlight of the first semester at DHS was Homecoming 1965. After a week's hard work and suspense, the freshmen presented a skit at the annualipep rally and bonfire, Pregame activities on October l included the crowning of Ardyth Koeppe, the 1965 Homecoming Queen, and the presentation of her court of honor, The Wildcats were defeated by Mid-Prairie, but were congratulated for their enthusiastic spirit, Twilight Time was the theme for the dance that followed the game, The Delarays provided the music as everyone danced, Queen ARDYTII KOHPPIS First runner-up SARA LILIENTHAL Second runner-up JOYC E RIESS EN Atfelidallf Attendant CATIIY NELSON DIANE EHRECKE Various Activities The King of Hearts Dance, sponsored by thc FHA, was held on February 10, 1966, The King and his attendants were FROM LEFT: Leroy Bloom, Gary Schnoor, Ron llopphan, Wayne Siebkc, and Bill West. The 1965 Sno-Ball dance was held on Decembe1 l8. FROM LEFT: Keith Duscnberry, Joyce Riessen, Diane Ifhrccke, and Phillip Young reigned as Co-Queen and Co-King. Music was furnished by Music, Inc. 6'Chez Paree Provided Memorable Moments Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Mike Fitzer. The Invocation was given by Carl Anderson. Mary McAllister welcomed the hon- ored seniors and guests, and BELGW, Patsy Best followed with a response and evaluation of the seniors' high school years. Guest speaker for the evening was Mr. Randall Northrop. Following the Banquet was the Prom with music provided by Bobbie Dreher's Orchestra. ABOVE: Mr. Robert Dreher sang a novelty song for the means The House of Paris. The theme was carried out in the invitations, decorations, and programs. The gymnasium was decorated in typical Paris fash- ion complete with sidewalk cafes and the Eiffel Tower. Sophomores, dressed as Parisians, served the meal to the guests. An After-the-Prom party was sponsored by the Stockton Community Club at the Idle Hour Lanes. guests at the dance. The annual Junior-Senior B anquet was held Saturday evening, April 30, beginning at 6:30 in the high school gym- nasium. As the theme, the jun- iors chose Chez Paree, which Students Received Recognition The annual Awards Night was held Friday, May 27, with Bill West acting as Master of Ceremonies, Among the awards presented were the director and acting trophies. Tom Schlapkohl received the directing trophy for his work with The Miracle Worker, Jane Stoffer and Joyce Riessen were presented with the acting trophy for their per- formances as Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan in The Miracle Workerf' The Cedar County Bar Association award was presented to Gary Schnoor, Judy Toft was presented the Durant News Award, and the Annual Staff Awards were presented to Patsy Best as Editor and Diane Ehrecke as Business Manager, ABOVE: The American Legion Awards were presented to Diane Ehrecke, runner- upg Bill West, runner-up, Joyce Riessen, winnerg and Stan Christopherson, winner. RIGHT: Sara Lilienthal was presented the Betty Crocker Award, and Patsy Best received an I.S.U. Home Economics Jo u r n alis m Scholarship and Veishea Scholarship recognition. BELOW: Phillip Young a.nd Lee Tank Cnot picturedj were named rurmers-up to Stan Christoperson who received the Time News Award for current events. ABOVE: Departmental Awards were given to Carmella Frisch, Commercial and lfnglishg Sue Sclilnpkohl, Home lfconomicsg Judy Toft, Spec-Chg Wayne Sicbke, Industrial Artsg Phillip Young, Science and Mathematics, Stan Christophersou, S o c i al Studies, Steve Stoltenberg Instrumental Musicg and Peggy Ga r red Qnot pic- turedj, Vocal Xlusic, irq g The program was concluded with the presentation of the Scholastic Awards, Senior Silver D's were presented to Carol Koppenhaver, Sue Schlapkohl, and Les Thede, Four-Year Scholastic pins were awarded to Leroy Bloom, Carmella Frisch, and Phillip Young. Other awards presented included speech and music letters and pins, student librar- ian awards, office girl awards, Pep Club awards, and wrestling, track, and cheer- leading letters, 65 1 Which w n y did they go? Defend? Ouch!! I bit my tongue! Come on, sink it!! Wu need 2 points! 1 ls this Where you Stillft it? A Last Look At 1966... y if . .J 1'VouS'? No! I ziiwnys Chow my finggcrnni I Sleeping Beauty? This book is a tribute to memories,,,,, early morning sunlight on dew- damp grass a freshman's first day receiving class rings the marching band,,,State Fair I-lomecomingmthe excitement of a game,,,the dreaminess of a dance pep rallies,,a bonfire,,,skits listening to the world series carrying every book and notebook home W f full-length lockers D lf' bus rides , a typewriter chattering at 2:30 a.m, that term paper due tomorrow LM pp ordering class rings O. NAD DDJ- . long hours of rehearsal np , the tingling thrill of final performance M ix the pep band...the school song BUD ' Nba the crowd at the bowling alley on Friday night . -i halls...the clamor and the hush warmth of fun and friendship . WM df W tthe smell of sulfur from the lab frantic cramming finals prom plans a hero's tears at the final buzzer the unorganized hilarity of a party the last game . -X 659 the click of heels,,,the rustle of a formal...the scent of a corsage looking forward to next year meeting a bus at 4:20 a.m, scholarly caps and gowns last good-byes ,,,, X , H, MWVX' but w5M3fHw9yv .iv Saws fy wiifiivf ,PT QV ...The Wildcat is ai tribute to these bright images... to this infinite array of all that is I7u1'ant.., to nil the events which seem to have ended... yet will be unending in the halls mt' ni fin 1' c L o V... to these events which will open the door to nmny new beginnings. Q---Every End Is A Beginning liberty Trust And Savings Bank ,,,.,,,- ,..,t., MW. 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